Monterey Jack Quesadillas with Avocado and Kale-Pistachio Salsa Verde Recipe

Name: Monterey Jack Quesadillas with Avocado and Kale-Pistachio Salsa Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon shallot, finely minced; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/2 bunch kale (about 1/4 pound), ribs removed; 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely minced; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped; 1 large ripe avocado, cut into 1-inch large chunks; Sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon canola oil; Four 8-inch flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 tablespoon shallot, finely minced
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 bunch kale (about 1/4 pound), ribs removed
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely minced
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped
1 large ripe avocado, cut into 1-inch large chunks
Sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
Four 8-inch flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1
In a medium bowl, combine the minced shallot and orange juice and let stand for 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, prepare a bowl of ice water.
3
In a small pot of salted boiling water, cook the kale leaves until they are bright green and tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Drain and transfer the leaves to the ice bath to cool.
5
Drain, squeezing out as much water as possible.
6
Finely chop the leaves and transfer them to the bowl of minced shallot.
7
Stir in the minced jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, and chopped pistachios.
8
Add the diced avocado to the bowl and gently toss to combine.
9
Season with sea salt and black pepper and set aside.
10
In a non-stick skillet, heat 1/2 teaspoon of the oil.
11
Place one tortilla in the skillet and scatter half of the cheese evenly over the top.
12
Top with the second tortilla and cook over moderately high heat until crisp on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
13
Carefully flip over the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the second side is golden.
14
Repeat with the reserved oil and second quesadilla.
15
Slice the quesadillas into wedges, transfer to a plate, and serve with the salsa verde.

280

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 tablespoon shallot, finely minced, 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice, 1/2 bunch kale (about 1/4 pound), ribs removed, 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely minced, and more.

Yes, Monterey Jack Quesadillas with Avocado and Kale-Pistachio Salsa Verde falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Monterey Jack Quesadillas with Avocado and Kale-Pistachio Salsa Verde

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